Assam flood: 31 dead so far, 5.65 lakh affected, govt announces ₹4 lakh ex gratia

people have died in Assam floods, with 5.65 lakh affected across 12 districts.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced an ex gratia of ₹4 lakh to families of each deceased.

Sarma visited Upper Assam districts including Sivasagar and acknowledged difficulties in reaching submerged villages with relief materials.

deaths occurred in the last 24 hours, including 13 in Sivasagar district due to drowning.

Sivasagar is the worst-hit district with nearly 3.6 lakh people affected.